The Marías

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The Marías
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2016–present
Websitethemarias.us
Members
  • María Zardoya
  • Josh Conway
  • Edward James
  • Jesse Perlman

The Marías are an indie pop band from Los Angeles, California, composed of Puerto Rican lead singer and Los Angeles native and drummer Josh Conway. They are known for performing songs in both English and Spanish, as well as infusing their music with elements like jazz percussion, guitar riffs, smoke-velvet vocals, and horn solos.[1] In their live show, with Zardoya on lead vocals and Conway on drums, they are joined by Jesse Perlman on guitar and Edward James on keyboards.[2]

History[]

The band is named after its lead singer María Zardoya who was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She and her partner Josh Conway, the drummer, met at a show at the Kibitz Room, the bar and music venue inside Canter's Deli in Los Angeles.[3] She was performing on the bill and he was managing the sound, something he had never done before. They began writing almost immediately after meeting, and subsequently began dating.[4] Soon they recruited close friends to join as band members; Edward James on keyboards, and guitarist Jesse Perlman.[5] They were offered an opportunity to make songs for television, which helped them understand the visual and sonic feel that they were striving for [3] but when it didn't materialize, they used their recordings to make an EP, entitled Superclean Vol. I.[2] Vol. I was released in 2017, while its counterpart Vol. II was released in 2018.[6] In September 2021, their single "Hush" topped the Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay chart, becoming their first chart-topping single. [7] On November 23rd, The Recording Academy announced that band's debut album Cinema was nominated for a Grammy in the category "Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical".[8]

Influences[]

María Zardoya has stated that her influences include the late Tejano singer Selena, Norah Jones, Sade, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Carla Morrison, Julieta Venegas, Erykah Badu, and filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, while Conway is influenced by Tame Impala, Radiohead, D'Angelo, and The Strokes.[9][10]

Zardoya stated how Conway was not familiar with her Spanish roots, but the band was open to experimenting with new styles, ultimately leading to several Spanish-language tracks across their releases.[3]

Discography[]

Albums: Superclean Vol. I: Released November 3, 2017

Song Name Length
I Don't Know You (Single) 3:29
Basta Ya 2:57
I Like It 3:23
Only in My Dreams 2:51
Superclean 2:36
Déjate Llevar (Single) 2:44

Superclean Vol. II: Released September 28, 2018.

Name of Song Length
Ruthless 4:07
Cariño (Single) 4:19
ABQ 5:11
Loverboy 1:13
Over the Moon 3:03
Clueless (Single) 3:47

CINEMA: Released June 25, 2021. US Billboard 200: #176

Name of Song Length
Just a Feeling 1:22
Calling U Back 3:19
Hush (Single) 3:01
All I Really Want Is You 3:11
Hable con Ella 0:33
Little by Little (Single) 2:58
Heavy 4:13
Un Millión (Single) 2:47
Spin Me Around 2:26
The Mice Inside This Room 4:08
To Say Hello 3:22
Fog as a Bullet 2:57
Talk to Her 5:26


Singles: "Drip": Released November 8, 2018

Song Name Length Featuring
Drip 3:15 Triathlon

"...baby one more time": Released May 28, 2019

Song Name Length
...baby one more time 2:05

"Out for the Night (Live)": Released December 11, 2019

Song Name Length
Out for the Night (Live) 4:53

"Hold It Together": Released March 6, 2020

Song Name Length
Hold It Together 3:42

"Jupiter": Released March 19, 2020

Song Name Length
Jupiter 3:12

"Exit Music for a Film": Released April 16, 2020

Song Name Length
Exit Music for a Film 3:28

"Care for You": Released October 16, 2020

Song Name Length
Care for You 2:34

"bop it up!": Released October 23, 2020

Song Name Length
bop it up! 2:50

"We're the Lucky Ones": Released October 29, 2020

Song Name Length
We're the Lucky Ones 3:35

"Hush": Released April 30, 2021

Song Name Length
Hush 3:01

"Un Millón": Released June 3, 2021

Song Name Length
Un Millón 2:47

"Little by Little": Released June 23, 2021

Song Name Length
Little by Little 2:58

"Kyoto (The Marías Remix)": Released August 19, 2021

Song Name Length
Kyoto (The Marías Remix) 3:38

"In Or In-Between (Remix)": Released September 8, 2021

Song Name Length
In Or In-Between (Remix) 3:08

"Hush (Still Woozy Remix)": Released September 16, 2021

Song Name Length
Hush (Still Woozy Remix) 3:01

"Hush (Spotify Singles)": Released October 27, 2021

Song Name Length
Hush (Spotify Singles) 2:36

"DÁKITI (Spotify Singles)": Released October 27, 2021

Song Name Length
DÁKITI (Spotify Singles) 2:37

References[]

  1. ^ "There's Something About The Marías". Vice.
  2. ^ a b "Why the bilingual Marías are 'the perfect indie band for L.A. kids'". Los Angeles Times. 29 March 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Meet the Marías, the LA Band Making Dreamy Vintage Pop for Lazy Pool Days".
  4. ^ "Meet María, the Frontwoman Mastering '90s Minimalist Makeup and Self-Care on Tour". Vogue. 15 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Bilingual Indie group the Marías blurs the lines between fantasy and reality". Detroit Metro Times.
  6. ^ "MUSIC REVIEW: Superclean, Vol. II by The Marías". Associated Press. 25 October 2018.
  7. ^ "Chart History: The Marias". Billboard Magazine.
  8. ^ "2022 GRAMMYs Awards: Complete Nominations List". GRAMMY.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  9. ^ "Q&A: The Marías Craft Sensual & Timeless Music That Will Make You Fall in Love (or Lust)". onestowatch.
  10. ^ "Maria, de The Marías, nos platica sobre su participación en GRRRL Noise 2019". Time Out México.
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